Christ Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

176 Palisade Ave
Jersey city, NJ 7306

Region: : NJ - Newark




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Christ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,978.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christ Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,058.00
Difference between what Christ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $36,920.00
Hospital's Markup: 623%
Average amount nationally charged for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $22,387.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,725.80
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 96% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1688 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%